2018 SUBARU WRX trunk

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1) Wheel nut wrench
2) Screwdriver
3) Jack
4) Towing hook (eye bolt)A jack handle is stored under the floor of
the trunk. A jack and a towing hook are
stored in the tool bucket that is located in
the recess of the spare tire wheel. A
screwdriver and a wheel nut wrench are
stored in the vinyl bag. You can also store
these tools in the tool bucket.NOTEFor how to use the jack, refer to“Flat
tires”F9-5.
Flat tiresIf you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.&Changing a flat tire!Models with flat tire repair kit
It may be difficult to change a flat tire.
However, it may be possible to seal the
tire. For details, refer to“Sealing flat tire
(models with flat tire repair kit)”F9-8.
!Models without flat tire repair kit
WARNING
.Do not jack up the vehicle on an
incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in a
severe accident.
.Use only the jack provided with
your vehicle. The jack supplied
with the vehicle is designed only
for changing a tire. Never get
under the vehicle while support-
ing the vehicle with this jack..Before using the jack, be sure
that there are no occupants or
cargo in the vehicle.
.Always turn off the engine before
raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out of
the jacking point due to a jolt and
this can result in a severe acci-
dent.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake securely and
shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)
or the select lever to the“P”(Park) position
(CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and
have everyone get out of the vehicle.
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In case of emergency/Flat tires
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4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.
5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
wheel nut wrench.
The tools and the spare tire are stored
under the floor of the trunk. Refer to
“Maintenance tools”F9-3.NOTEMake sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.
6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the
attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
the spare tire out.NOTEIf the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read
“Temporary spare tire”F9-2 and
strictly follow the instructions.
7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.Jack-up points8. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire.
In case of emergency/Flat tires
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1. Remove the clips from the trunk trim
with a flat-head screwdriver.2. Open the rear portion of the trunk trim
panel as illustrated.NOTEMake sure that the“
*”part of the trunk
trim in the illustration does not contact
the trunk lid stay. If the“
*”part is bent,
the trunk trim may be torn.
1) Rear side marker light
2) Backup light
3) Rear turn signal light3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with
the clips.NOTEWhen replacing a bulb of the rear side
marker light, detach the bulb socket of
the backup light in advance. Afterreplacing the bulb, first attach the side
marker light, and then attach the back-
up light.
&License plate light1. Open the trunk and remove the clips
from the trunk lid trim with a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Turn over the trunk lid trim.
Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb socket and the trunk
lid trim.&Other bulbsIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Replacing batteryThe access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.
.The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
.The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
.The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.&Safety precautions
CAUTION
.Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmit-
ter when replacing battery.
.Before replacing the battery, re-
move any static electricity.
.Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
.Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children couldswallow them.
.There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of the
battery.
.Do not expose batteries to exces-
sive heat such as bright sunlight,
fire or the like.
NOTE.Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
.Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
.Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
.It is recommended that the battery
should be replaced by a SUBARU deal-
er.
.Use a new battery.
.After replacing the battery, confirm
that the access key fob/transmitter
functions properly.
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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight (models without LED headlights) 12V-60W HB3
2) Low beam headlight (models without LED headlights) 12V-55W H11
3) Parking light (models without LED headlights) 12V-5W W5W
4) Map light
12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) License plate light 12V-5W W5W
7)
Trunk light 12V-5W W5W
8)
Rear side marker light 12V-5W W5W
9)
Backup light 12V-16W W16W
10)
Rear turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W
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Vanity mirror light 12V-2W–
12)
Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
13)
Front fog light (models without LED fog lights) 12V-19W H16
14)
Front turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W
A)
Low and high beam headlight (models with LED
headlights)––
B)
Parking light (models with LED headlights)––
C)
Side turn signal light (if equipped)––
D)
High-mounted stop light––
E)
Stop light/Tail light––
F)
Front fog light (models with LED fog lights)––
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
Specifications/Bulb chart
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